Thailand U-Turns on Afternoon Booze Ban After Tourism Backlash

Afternoon booze ban on the way out as Thailand updates alcohol regulations

BANGKOK, Nov 14 — Thailand’s National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed in principle to lift the ban on alcohol sales between 2pm and 5pm.According to the Bangkok Post, the move is aimed at boosting consumer spending during major holiday periods.The paper also reported yesterday that the proposal will be opened to a 15-day public consultation before taking effect, and will not require cabinet approval.“The afternoon sales ban was introduced lo…

Thailand lowers the bar, U-turns on afternoon booze ban after tourism backlash

The country's afternoon prohibition has been in place since 1972, but it had long applied mainly to retail outlets.

Thailand reverses afternoon booze ban after tourism backlash

Afternoon drinks may help revive spending in a sector that accounts for about one-fifth of the economy. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Thailand U-Turns on Afternoon Booze Ban After Tourism Backlash

Policy board lifts afternoon ban on alcohol sales

The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.

Thailand Lifts Archaic 2PM-5PM Afternoon Alcohol Ban

BANGKOK– In a move praised as a long-overdue victory for common sense and the hospitality industry, Thailand’s National Alcohol Policy Committee has unanimously decided to lift the decades-old ban on alcohol sales between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The decision, announced yesterday after a long meeting at Government House in Bangkok, ends a quirky regulation […] The post Thailand Lifts Archaic 2PM-5PM Afternoon Alcohol Ban first appeared on CTN News-Chia…